July 15, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. OPENING

1.A. Call to Order, Roll Call, Declaration of Quorum

1.B. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag 

2. BISD VISION 

2.A. Blanco ISD inspires excellence and empowers all for success

3. BISD MISSION

3.A. In collaboration with our community, Blanco ISD cultivates open communication and individual growth.  We maintain a safe and supportive learning environment.  We provide challenging, innovative, and inclusive learning experiences.  We empower students to reach their full potential, exemplify our community values and prepare for life-long success.

4. SOCIAL CONTRACT

4.A. The Board will:
1.  Operate with Respect for each Other and Our Role
2.  Promote Transparency, Honesty and Collaboration
3.  Practice open-minded listening and commit to unity behind decisions
4.  Assume Positive and Noble Intentions
5.  Serve as District Ambassadors

5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Individuals wishing to participate in this portion of the meeting shall sign up with the designated individual before the meeting is called to order and shall indicate the topic about which they wish to speak.  

5.A. Public Comment on General Topics
Public comments regarding subjects not listed as an agenda item for this meeting.

5.B. Public Comments on Posted Agenda Items
Public comments regarding a specific agenda item or items listed on the posted notice for this meeting.

6. CONSENT AGENDA

6.A. Approve minutes of Regular Board meeting on June 17, 2024

6.B. Consider approval of minutes of Special Board meeting on June 25, 2024

6.C. Financial Report

7. INFORMATION

7.A. Review STAAR data

7.B. Public notice of Federal Grant Awards

7.C. Discuss the possibility of calling for a Voter Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE)

8. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

8.A. Discuss beginning of school activities

8.B. Review timeline for Student Code of Conduct

8.C. Review changes to the BISD 2024-2025 Student Handbook

8.D. Review bond projects/construction

8.E. Review Facilities Master Plan proposal

9. ACTION ITEMS

9.A. Consider approval of Memorandum of Understanding between BISD, Blanco County and Blanco County Sheriff's Office to provide School Resource Officers for the district

9.B. Consider approval of Policy Update 123, affecting LOCAL policies:  BBD; Board Training and Orientation, BBFA; Conflict and Interest Disclosures, CKD; Emergency Plans, CKEC; School Resource Officers, CQC; Technology Equipment, DCE; Other Types of Contracts, DGBA; Employee Complaints/Grievances, EEH; Homebound Instruction, EFA; Instructional Materials, EFB; Library Materials, FNG; Student and Parent Complaints/Grievances, GF; Public Complaints

9.C. Consider approval of revision to LOCAL policy DEAB; Wage and Hour Laws

9.D. Consider approval of an amendment to the 2024-2025 Compensation Plan.

10. EXECUTIVE SESSION

10.A. Pursuant to Section 551.074, PERSONNEL, a) Resignations/Retirements, b) Employment of Probationary Contract Employees, c) Employment of Term Contract Employees, d) Personnel Needs 

11. OPEN SESSION

11.A. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session

12. ADJOURN